Frequently in the life of a Connecticut work injury claim, there will be a period of time where you are required to do the dreaded “job searches.” This situation typically arises when a worker, often a construction worker or heavy
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A legal blog with a unique point of view. Written and published by the law offices of James F. Aspell, P.C. We are a full-service firm in suburban Hartford, Connecticut practicing with a special emphasis on worker's compensation and personal injury law. We pride ourselves on personal attention to your matter giving you small firm attention but big firm results.
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If you have to Take your Connecticut Work Injury Case to Trial
By James Aspell
I love questions from anyone.I do believe there are no dumb questions and when you ask me something I think should be obvious that just tells me we need to do a better job of explaining things. A really good…
If you have to Take your Connecticut Work Injury Case to Trial
I love questions from anyone.I do believe there are no dumb questions and when you ask me something I think should be obvious that just tells me we need to do a better job of explaining things. A really good…
What Should You Look For in your Worker Injury Lawyer
By James Aspell
As Seen on Nolo.com If you’ve suffered a serious work-related injury or illness, it’s almost always a good idea to hire an attorney to handle your workers’ compensation claim and ensure that you get all the benefits to which you’re…
What Should You Look For in your Worker Injury Lawyer
As Seen on Nolo.com If you’ve suffered a serious work-related injury or illness, it’s almost always a good idea to hire an attorney to handle your workers’ compensation claim and ensure that you get all the benefits to which you’re…
I Have a Job Related Injury. What Are my Employer’s Responsibilities?
By James Aspell
f you have sustained a Connecticut job-related injury, your employer may be responsible for helping you with lost wages or other accommodations. Most employers are required by laws in each state to carry workers’ compensation insurance, which pays a…
I Have a Job Related Injury. What Are my Employer’s Responsibilities?
f you have sustained a Connecticut job-related injury, your employer may be responsible for helping you with lost wages or other accommodations. Most employers are required by laws in each state to carry workers’ compensation insurance, which pays a…
Connecticut Welcomes a New Worker’s Compensation Chairman
By James Aspell
The Workers’ Compensation Commission is pleased today to welcome Stephen M. Morelli as our newest Workers’ Compensation Commission Chairman. Morelli was recently appointed by Governor Dannel Malloy to this position following the retirement of Commissioner John A. Mastropietro. Chairman Morelli…
Connecticut Welcomes a New Worker’s Compensation Chairman
The Workers’ Compensation Commission is pleased today to welcome Stephen M. Morelli as our newest Workers’ Compensation Commission Chairman. Morelli was recently appointed by Governor Dannel Malloy to this position following the retirement of Commissioner John A. Mastropietro. Chairman Morelli…
Connecticut Worker’s Compensation: A Primer
By James Aspell
Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Claims: Eligibility, Filing, and Appeals Understand how workers’ compensation works in the state of Connecticut. By Sachi Barreiro Virtually all employers in Connecticut are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. As in the rest of the country,…